Ragdoll Kittens For Sale California

By Rhea Solomon


Ragdoll kittens for sale California are gentle giants. Their docile and affectionate nature makes them easy to love. They get their name from the tendency of some to go limp when held, like an old-fashioned rag doll. They're intelligent. They answer to their name. Most instinctively play gently, without extending their claws. Often they surprise their owners with a love for a good game of fetch.

A word of caution. This must be an indoor cat only. Their calm and docile nature puts them in great danger in the outside world. They don't have the survival skills that prompt other cat breeds to run from fast moving cars or attacking dogs. Their unusually placid and unperturbed nature makes this a great indoor only family pet. They love kids and strangers, other cats and dogs. They follow their family from room to room, always on the lookout for a lap to sit on. They run to the door when they hear the doorbell. Like a companion dog, this sociable feline wants to share your life.

Ragdolls display an array of pattern and color combinations. Patterns include colorpoint (body lighter in color than points), van, mitted, and bi-color. Colors are seal, chocolate, red, cream, lilac, and blue. Kittens are white when born. Patterns show after 10 days. They don't show their full colors for 2-3 years.

Breeders and breed associations disagree as to what is a purebred Ragdoll. Cats with solid colors, mink colors, and/or aqua eyes, are not recognized by most of the registries. If you're purchasing a cat to breed or show, research these issues carefully to be sure you're getting a cat suitable for your future plans. No one suggests the personality is any different in these less acceptable colors, so if you're looking for a family pet, color preference can be your guide.

They have blue eyes. They're large and muscular with semi-long hair. The hair is plush and silky with little shedding or matting. Females weigh 10-15 pounds. Males weigh 12-20, sometimes up to 30 pounds.

The Ragdoll breed was developed by Ann Baker of Riverside, California in the 1960's. She noticed a neighbors cat produced unusually docile and affectionate kittens. She borrowed Josephine, a Persian-like cat, and bred her to a Birman-type male. She bred the 2nd generation to a Burmese, breeding for temperament and beauty. She started the International Ragdoll Association setting breeding standards and forbidding registration with other registries. The IRCA remains active but is no longer the only association recognizing and setting standards for the breed.

Associations recognizing this breed include Cat Fanciers Association, the Association of Cat Enthusiasts, American Cat Fanciers, the United Feline Organization, and The International Cat Association. The 3 largest clubs are Ragdoll Fanciers Worldwide, Ragdoll Fanciers Club International, and Ragdolls International.

Reputable breeders will DNA and health test Ragdoll kittens for sale California. A health guarantee should be included in the contract. Kittens will be 12-16 weeks when they're released to their new homes. Usually they've had their first set of inoculations. Litter registration and blue slip should be provided when you pick-up your precious new companion.




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